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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.53, 1,147.60 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.53, 1,147.60 and 458.56 is: 632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.53 : 1,147.60 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.53/1,147.60 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.53x = 1,147.60 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.53x = 526,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,245.46/831.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.86

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