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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.09, 1,149.62 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.09, 1,149.62 and 460.08 is: 634.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.09 : 1,149.62 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.09/1,149.62 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.09x = 1,149.62 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.09x = 528,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,917.17/833.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.89

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