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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.40, 1,151.52 and 461.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.40, 1,151.52 and 461.42 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.40 : 1,151.52 = 461.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.40/1,151.52 = 461.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.40x = 1,151.52 × 461.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.40x = 531,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,334.43/834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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