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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.63, 1,147.71 and 458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.63, 1,147.71 and 458.62 is: 632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.63 : 1,147.71 = 458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.63/1,147.71 = 458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.63x = 1,147.71 × 458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.63x = 526,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,366.46/831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.93

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