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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.83, 1,154.83 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.83, 1,154.83 and 463.82 is: 640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.83 : 1,154.83 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.83/1,154.83 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.83x = 1,154.83 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.83x = 535,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,626.32/836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.07

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