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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.05, 1,149.62 and 460.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.05, 1,149.62 and 460.02 is: 634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.05 : 1,149.62 = 460.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.05/1,149.62 = 460.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.05x = 1,149.62 × 460.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.05x = 528,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,850.20/833.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.84

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