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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.05, 1,152.39 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.05, 1,152.39 and 462.04 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.05 : 1,152.39 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.05/1,152.39 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.05x = 1,152.39 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.05x = 532,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,442.20/835.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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