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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835, 1,251.36 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835, 1,251.36 and 469.96 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835 : 1,251.36 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835/1,251.36 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835x = 1,251.36 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835x = 588,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,089.15/835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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