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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,152.34 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,152.34 and 480.98 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,152.34 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,152.34 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,152.34 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 554,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,252.49/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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