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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.46, 1,151.52 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.46, 1,151.52 and 461.46 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.46 : 1,151.52 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.46/1,151.52 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.46x = 1,151.52 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.46x = 531,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,380.42/834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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