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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.37, 1,147.28 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.37, 1,147.28 and 458.35 is: 632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.37 : 1,147.28 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.37/1,147.28 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.37x = 1,147.28 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.37x = 525,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,848.91/831.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.51

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