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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.88, 1,149.35 and 454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.88, 1,149.35 and 454.76 is: 627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.88 : 1,149.35 = 454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.88/1,149.35 = 454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.88x = 1,149.35 × 454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.88x = 522,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,674.65/832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.55

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