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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.28, 1,148.54 and 478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.28, 1,148.54 and 478.22 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.28 : 1,148.54 = 478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.28/1,148.54 = 478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.28x = 1,148.54 × 478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.28x = 549,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,258.87/832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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