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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.13, 1,151.31 and 480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.13, 1,151.31 and 480.09 is: 662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.13 : 1,151.31 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.13/1,151.31 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.13x = 1,151.31 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.13x = 552,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,732.42/834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.65

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