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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.45, 1,150.04 and 460.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.45, 1,150.04 and 460.37 is: 635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.45 : 1,150.04 = 460.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.45/1,150.04 = 460.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.45x = 1,150.04 × 460.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.45x = 529,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,435.86/833.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.24

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