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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.38, 1,147.23 and 458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.38, 1,147.23 and 458.27 is: 632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.38 : 1,147.23 = 458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.38/1,147.23 = 458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.38x = 1,147.23 × 458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.38x = 525,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,735.36/831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.36

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