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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.10, 1,149.61 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.10, 1,149.61 and 460.08 is: 634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.10 : 1,149.61 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.10/1,149.61 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.10x = 1,149.61 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.10x = 528,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,912.57/833.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.87

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