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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.28, 1,148.50 and 459.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.28, 1,148.50 and 459.19 is: 633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.28 : 1,148.50 = 459.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.28/1,148.50 = 459.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.28x = 1,148.50 × 459.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.28x = 527,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,379.72/832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.66

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