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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.83, 1,152.04 and 461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.83, 1,152.04 and 461.84 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.83 : 1,152.04 = 461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.83/1,152.04 = 461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.83x = 1,152.04 × 461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.83x = 532,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,058.15/834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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