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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.83, 1,150.66 and 460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.83, 1,150.66 and 460.84 is: 635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.83 : 1,150.66 = 460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.83/1,150.66 = 460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.83x = 1,150.66 × 460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.83x = 530,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,270.15/833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.95

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