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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.01, 1,150.95 and 460.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.01, 1,150.95 and 460.99 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.01 : 1,150.95 = 460.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.01/1,150.95 = 460.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.01x = 1,150.95 × 460.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.01x = 530,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,576.44/834.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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