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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.54, 1,150.28 and 460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.54, 1,150.28 and 460.54 is: 635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.54 : 1,150.28 = 460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.54/1,150.28 = 460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.54x = 1,150.28 × 460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.54x = 529,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,749.95/833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.54

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