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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.10, 1,148.27 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.10, 1,148.27 and 459.11 is: 633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.10 : 1,148.27 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.10/1,148.27 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.10x = 1,148.27 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.10x = 527,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,177.65/832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.55

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