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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.73, 1,150.49 and 460.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.73, 1,150.49 and 460.65 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.73 : 1,150.49 = 460.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.73/1,150.49 = 460.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.73x = 1,150.49 × 460.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.73x = 529,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,970.92/833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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