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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.05, 1,148.22 and 459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.05, 1,148.22 and 459.05 is: 633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.05 : 1,148.22 = 459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.05/1,148.22 = 459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.05x = 1,148.22 × 459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.05x = 527,084.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,084.65/832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.48

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