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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.98, 1,153.66 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.98, 1,153.66 and 463.03 is: 638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.98 : 1,153.66 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.98/1,153.66 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.98x = 1,153.66 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.98x = 534,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,179.19/835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.99

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