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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.02, 1,251.63 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.02, 1,251.63 and 469.71 is: 704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.02 : 1,251.63 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.02/1,251.63 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.02x = 1,251.63 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.02x = 587,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,903.13/835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.06

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