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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.69, 1,151.84 and 456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.69, 1,151.84 and 456.58 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.69 : 1,151.84 = 456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.69/1,151.84 = 456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.69x = 1,151.84 × 456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.69x = 525,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,901.35/834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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