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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.99, 1,150.91 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.99, 1,150.91 and 460.96 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.99 : 1,150.91 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.99/1,150.91 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.99x = 1,150.91 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.99x = 530,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,520.02/833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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