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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.02, 1,150.95 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.02, 1,150.95 and 461 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.02 : 1,150.95 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.02/1,150.95 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.02x = 1,150.95 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.02x = 530,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,587.95/834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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