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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.28, 1,252.68 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.28, 1,252.68 and 445.04 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.28 : 1,252.68 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.28/1,252.68 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.28x = 1,252.68 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.28x = 557,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,492.71/835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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