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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.13, 1,253.12 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.13, 1,253.12 and 469.82 is: 704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.13 : 1,253.12 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.13/1,253.12 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.13x = 1,253.12 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.13x = 588,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,741.62/835.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.97

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