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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.12, 1,149.74 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.12, 1,149.74 and 460.11 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.12 : 1,149.74 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.12/1,149.74 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.12x = 1,149.74 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.12x = 529,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,004.57/833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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