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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.53, 1,147.55 and 458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.53, 1,147.55 and 458.54 is: 632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.53 : 1,147.55 = 458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.53/1,147.55 = 458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.53x = 1,147.55 × 458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.53x = 526,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,193.85/831.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.80

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