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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.12, 1,148.32 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.12, 1,148.32 and 459.09 is: 633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.12 : 1,148.32 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.12/1,148.32 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.12x = 1,148.32 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.12x = 527,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,182.23/832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.54

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