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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,149.36 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,149.36 and 459.96 is: 634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,149.36 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,149.36 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,149.36 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 528,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,659.63/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.71

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