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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.53, 1,150.35 and 460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.53, 1,150.35 and 460.59 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.53 : 1,150.35 = 460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.53/1,150.35 = 460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.53x = 1,150.35 × 460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.53x = 529,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,839.71/833.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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