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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.05, 1,152.31 and 456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.05, 1,152.31 and 456.86 is: 630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.05 : 1,152.31 = 456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.05/1,152.31 = 456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.05x = 1,152.31 × 456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.05x = 526,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,445.49/835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.44

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