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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.59, 1,251.90 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.59, 1,251.90 and 401.64 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.59 : 1,251.90 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.59/1,251.90 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.59x = 1,251.90 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.59x = 502,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,813.12/834.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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