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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.41, 1,150.08 and 455.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.41, 1,150.08 and 455.29 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.41 : 1,150.08 = 455.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.41/1,150.08 = 455.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.41x = 1,150.08 × 455.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.41x = 523,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,615.34/833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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