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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.24, 1,151.64 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.24, 1,151.64 and 484.92 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.24 : 1,151.64 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.24/1,151.64 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.24x = 1,151.64 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.24x = 558,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,453.27/834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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