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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.92, 1,253.34 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.92, 1,253.34 and 450.92 is: 676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.92 : 1,253.34 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.92/1,253.34 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.92x = 1,253.34 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.92x = 565,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,156.07/834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.90

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