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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.59, 1,147.58 and 477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.59, 1,147.58 and 477.51 is: 658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.59 : 1,147.58 = 477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.59/1,147.58 = 477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.59x = 1,147.58 × 477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.59x = 547,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,982.48/831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.96

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