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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.44, 1,253.52 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.44, 1,253.52 and 402.48 is: 603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.44 : 1,253.52 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.44/1,253.52 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.44x = 1,253.52 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.44x = 504,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,516.73/835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.89

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