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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.16, 1,151.12 and 461.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.16, 1,151.12 and 461.15 is: 636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.16 : 1,151.12 = 461.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.16/1,151.12 = 461.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.16x = 1,151.12 × 461.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.16x = 530,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,843.16/834.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.38

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