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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.11, 1,148.31 and 459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.11, 1,148.31 and 459.07 is: 633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.11 : 1,148.31 = 459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.11/1,148.31 = 459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.11x = 1,148.31 × 459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.11x = 527,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,151.80/832.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.52

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