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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.58, 1,147.62 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.58, 1,147.62 and 477.63 is: 659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.58 : 1,147.62 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.58/1,147.62 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.58x = 1,147.62 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.58x = 548,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,137.74/831.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.15

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