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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.03, 1,148.20 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.03, 1,148.20 and 459 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.03 : 1,148.20 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.03/1,148.20 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.03x = 1,148.20 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.03x = 527,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,022.65/832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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