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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.25, 1,148.51 and 464.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.25, 1,148.51 and 464.25 is: 640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.25 : 1,148.51 = 464.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.25/1,148.51 = 464.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.25x = 1,148.51 × 464.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.25x = 533,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,193.45/832.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.67

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