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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.97, 1,150.85 and 460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.97, 1,150.85 and 460.97 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.97 : 1,150.85 = 460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.97/1,150.85 = 460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.97x = 1,150.85 × 460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.97x = 530,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,499.27/833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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