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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.27, 1,148.59 and 478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.27, 1,148.59 and 478.31 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.27 : 1,148.59 = 478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.27/1,148.59 = 478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.27x = 1,148.59 × 478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.27x = 549,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,373.95/832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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