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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.68, 1,151.76 and 461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.68, 1,151.76 and 461.67 is: 637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.68 : 1,151.76 = 461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.68/1,151.76 = 461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.68x = 1,151.76 × 461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.68x = 531,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,733.04/834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.05

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