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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.01, 1,148.09 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.01, 1,148.09 and 458.96 is: 633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.01 : 1,148.09 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.01/1,148.09 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.01x = 1,148.09 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.01x = 526,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,919.35/832.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.31

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