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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.57, 1,153.07 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.57, 1,153.07 and 462.56 is: 638.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.57 : 1,153.07 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.57/1,153.07 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.57x = 1,153.07 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.57x = 533,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,366.15/835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.33

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