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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.29, 1,156.85 and 460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.29, 1,156.85 and 460.18 is: 635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.29 : 1,156.85 = 460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.29/1,156.85 = 460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.29x = 1,156.85 × 460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.29x = 532,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,351.15/838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.04

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