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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.68, 1,147.67 and 477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.68, 1,147.67 and 477.35 is: 658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.68 : 1,147.67 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.68/1,147.67 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.68x = 1,147.67 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.68x = 547,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,844.34/831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.72

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