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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.19, 1,151.19 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.19, 1,151.19 and 461.16 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.19 : 1,151.19 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.19/1,151.19 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.19x = 1,151.19 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.19x = 530,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,882.78/834.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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