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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.58, 1,153.08 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.58, 1,153.08 and 457.47 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.58 : 1,153.08 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.58/1,153.08 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.58x = 1,153.08 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.58x = 527,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,500.65/835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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