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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.31, 1,253.27 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.31, 1,253.27 and 469.60 is: 704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.31 : 1,253.27 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.31/1,253.27 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.31x = 1,253.27 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.31x = 588,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,533.63/835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.57

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