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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.89, 1,147.99 and 458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.89, 1,147.99 and 458.86 is: 633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.89 : 1,147.99 = 458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.89/1,147.99 = 458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.89x = 1,147.99 × 458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.89x = 526,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,764.40/831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.21

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