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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.32, 1,156.88 and 460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.32, 1,156.88 and 460.20 is: 635.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.32 : 1,156.88 = 460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.32/1,156.88 = 460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.32x = 1,156.88 × 460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.32x = 532,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,399.08/838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.08

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