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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.65, 1,149.11 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.65, 1,149.11 and 478.68 is: 660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.65 : 1,149.11 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.65/1,149.11 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.65x = 1,149.11 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.65x = 550,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,062.11/832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.62

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