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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.69, 1,252.80 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.69, 1,252.80 and 445.48 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.69 : 1,252.80 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.69/1,252.80 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.69x = 1,252.80 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.69x = 558,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,097.34/835.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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