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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.71, 1,153.24 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.71, 1,153.24 and 462.66 is: 638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.71 : 1,153.24 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.71/1,153.24 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.71x = 1,153.24 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.71x = 533,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,556.86/835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.45

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