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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.16, 1,148.36 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.16, 1,148.36 and 459.11 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.16 : 1,148.36 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.16/1,148.36 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.16x = 1,148.36 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.16x = 527,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,224.13/832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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