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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.02, 1,150.86 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.02, 1,150.86 and 460.93 is: 636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.02 : 1,150.86 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.02/1,150.86 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.02x = 1,150.86 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.02x = 530,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,465.90/834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.03

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