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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.66, 1,150.42 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.66, 1,150.42 and 460.62 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.66 : 1,150.42 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.66/1,150.42 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.66x = 1,150.42 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.66x = 529,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,904.16/833.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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