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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.83, 1,151.74 and 480.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.83, 1,151.74 and 480.63 is: 663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.83 : 1,151.74 = 480.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.83/1,151.74 = 480.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.83x = 1,151.74 × 480.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.83x = 553,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,560.80/834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.08

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