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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.34, 1,150.02 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.34, 1,150.02 and 460.32 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.34 : 1,150.02 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.34/1,150.02 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.34x = 1,150.02 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.34x = 529,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,377.21/833.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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