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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.49, 1,150.20 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.49, 1,150.20 and 460.46 is: 635.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.49 : 1,150.20 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.49/1,150.20 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.49x = 1,150.20 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.49x = 529,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,621.09/833.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.43

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