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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835, 1,152.34 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835, 1,152.34 and 467 is: 644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835 : 1,152.34 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835/1,152.34 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835x = 1,152.34 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835x = 538,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,142.78/835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.48

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