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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.47, 1,252.19 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.47, 1,252.19 and 464.58 is: 697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.47 : 1,252.19 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.47/1,252.19 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.47x = 1,252.19 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.47x = 581,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,740.11/834.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.14

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