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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.46, 1,152.95 and 457.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.46, 1,152.95 and 457.39 is: 631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.46 : 1,152.95 = 457.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.46/1,152.95 = 457.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.46x = 1,152.95 × 457.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.46x = 527,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,347.80/835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.21

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