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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.53, 1,151.73 and 461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.53, 1,151.73 and 461.59 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.53 : 1,151.73 = 461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.53/1,151.73 = 461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.53x = 1,151.73 × 461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.53x = 531,627.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,627.05/834.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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