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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.14, 1,251.14 and 470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.14, 1,251.14 and 470.19 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.14 : 1,251.14 = 470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.14/1,251.14 = 470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.14x = 1,251.14 × 470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.14x = 588,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,271.17/835.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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