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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.54, 1,153.03 and 462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.54, 1,153.03 and 462.53 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.54 : 1,153.03 = 462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.54/1,153.03 = 462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.54x = 1,153.03 × 462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.54x = 533,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,310.97/835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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