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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.44, 1,147.41 and 458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.44, 1,147.41 and 458.42 is: 632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.44 : 1,147.41 = 458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.44/1,147.41 = 458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.44x = 1,147.41 × 458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.44x = 525,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,989.96/831.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.62

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