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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.05, 1,149.56 and 460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.05, 1,149.56 and 460.01 is: 634.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.05 : 1,149.56 = 460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.05/1,149.56 = 460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.05x = 1,149.56 × 460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.05x = 528,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,811.39/833.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.79

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