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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.97, 1,148.12 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.97, 1,148.12 and 458.96 is: 633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.97 : 1,148.12 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.97/1,148.12 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.97x = 1,148.12 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.97x = 526,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,937.14/831.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.36

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