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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.28, 1,156.84 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.28, 1,156.84 and 460.16 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.28 : 1,156.84 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.28/1,156.84 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.28x = 1,156.84 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.28x = 532,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,331.49/838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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