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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.60, 1,246.74 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.60, 1,246.74 and 445.96 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.60 : 1,246.74 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.60/1,246.74 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.60x = 1,246.74 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.60x = 555,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,996.17/832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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