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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.09, 1,152.38 and 462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.09, 1,152.38 and 462.05 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.09 : 1,152.38 = 462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.09/1,152.38 = 462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.09x = 1,152.38 × 462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.09x = 532,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,454.87/835.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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