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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.62, 1,253.42 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.62, 1,253.42 and 402.47 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.62 : 1,253.42 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.62/1,253.42 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.62x = 1,253.42 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.62x = 504,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,464.14/835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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