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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.41, 1,253.86 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.41, 1,253.86 and 445.74 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.41 : 1,253.86 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.41/1,253.86 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.41x = 1,253.86 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.41x = 558,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,895.56/835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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