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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,152.91 and 462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,152.91 and 462.45 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,152.91 = 462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,152.91 = 462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,152.91 × 462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 533,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,162.07/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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