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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.45, 1,150.16 and 455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.45, 1,150.16 and 455.33 is: 628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.45 : 1,150.16 = 455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.45/1,150.16 = 455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.45x = 1,150.16 × 455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.45x = 523,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,702.91/833.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.36

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