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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.40, 1,147.35 and 458.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.40, 1,147.35 and 458.39 is: 632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.40 : 1,147.35 = 458.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.40/1,147.35 = 458.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.40x = 1,147.35 × 458.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.40x = 525,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,933.77/831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.59

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