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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.47, 1,253.84 and 470.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.47, 1,253.84 and 470.57 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.47 : 1,253.84 = 470.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.47/1,253.84 = 470.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.47x = 1,253.84 × 470.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.47x = 590,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,010.87/835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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