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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.67, 1,150.50 and 460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.67, 1,150.50 and 460.70 is: 635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.67 : 1,150.50 = 460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.67/1,150.50 = 460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.67x = 1,150.50 × 460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.67x = 530,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,035.35/833.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.79

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