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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.47, 1,148.80 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.47, 1,148.80 and 459.44 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.47 : 1,148.80 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.47/1,148.80 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.47x = 1,148.80 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.47x = 527,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,800.65/832.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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