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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.68, 1,147.72 and 458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.68, 1,147.72 and 458.68 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.68 : 1,147.72 = 458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.68/1,147.72 = 458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.68x = 1,147.72 × 458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.68x = 526,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,436.21/831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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