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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.56, 1,147.52 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.56, 1,147.52 and 458.52 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.56 : 1,147.52 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.56/1,147.52 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.56x = 1,147.52 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.56x = 526,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,158.58/831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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