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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836, 1,153.68 and 462.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836, 1,153.68 and 462.98 is: 638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 1,153.68 = 462.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/1,153.68 = 462.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 1,153.68 × 462.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 534,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,130.77/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.91

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