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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.52, 1,147.56 and 458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.52, 1,147.56 and 458.58 is: 632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.52 : 1,147.56 = 458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.52/1,147.56 = 458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.52x = 1,147.56 × 458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.52x = 526,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,248.06/831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.87

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