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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.04, 1,148.19 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.04, 1,148.19 and 459 is: 633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.04 : 1,148.19 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.04/1,148.19 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.04x = 1,148.19 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.04x = 527,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,020.07/832.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.41

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