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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.30, 1,253.36 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.30, 1,253.36 and 424.43 is: 636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.30 : 1,253.36 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.30/1,253.36 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.30x = 1,253.36 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.30x = 531,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,963.58/835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.85

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