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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.61, 1,147.65 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.61, 1,147.65 and 458.60 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.61 : 1,147.65 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.61/1,147.65 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.61x = 1,147.65 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.61x = 526,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,311.14/831.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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