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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.45, 1,147.38 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.45, 1,147.38 and 477.44 is: 658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.45 : 1,147.38 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.45/1,147.38 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.45x = 1,147.38 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.45x = 547,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,799.37/831.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.85

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