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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.71, 1,153.28 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.71, 1,153.28 and 462.68 is: 638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.71 : 1,153.28 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.71/1,153.28 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.71x = 1,153.28 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.71x = 533,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,599.31/835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.50

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