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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.72, 1,147.70 and 458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.72, 1,147.70 and 458.61 is: 632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.72 : 1,147.70 = 458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.72/1,147.70 = 458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.72x = 1,147.70 × 458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.72x = 526,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,347.84/831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.84

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