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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.03, 1,149.54 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.03, 1,149.54 and 459.94 is: 634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.03 : 1,149.54 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.03/1,149.54 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.03x = 1,149.54 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.03x = 528,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,719.43/833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.69

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