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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.08, 1,150.94 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.08, 1,150.94 and 480.04 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.08 : 1,150.94 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.08/1,150.94 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.08x = 1,150.94 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.08x = 552,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,497.24/834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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