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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.92, 1,149.52 and 459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.92, 1,149.52 and 459.98 is: 634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.92 : 1,149.52 = 459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.92/1,149.52 = 459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.92x = 1,149.52 × 459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.92x = 528,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,756.21/832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.82

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