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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.97, 1,152.13 and 480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.97, 1,152.13 and 480.90 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.97 : 1,152.13 = 480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.97/1,152.13 = 480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.97x = 1,152.13 × 480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.97x = 554,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,059.32/834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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