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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.14, 1,149.66 and 460.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.14, 1,149.66 and 460.10 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.14 : 1,149.66 = 460.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.14/1,149.66 = 460.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.14x = 1,149.66 × 460.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.14x = 528,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,958.57/833.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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