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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.44, 1,150.15 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.44, 1,150.15 and 460.44 is: 635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.44 : 1,150.15 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.44/1,150.15 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.44x = 1,150.15 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.44x = 529,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,573.91/833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.41

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