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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.17, 1,149.81 and 460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.17, 1,149.81 and 460.20 is: 635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.17 : 1,149.81 = 460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.17/1,149.81 = 460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.17x = 1,149.81 × 460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.17x = 529,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,142.56/833.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.10

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