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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.93, 1,153.65 and 462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.93, 1,153.65 and 462.95 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.93 : 1,153.65 = 462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.93/1,153.65 = 462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.93x = 1,153.65 × 462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.93x = 534,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,079.80/835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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