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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.72, 1,254.34 and 446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.72, 1,254.34 and 446.05 is: 669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.72 : 1,254.34 = 446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.72/1,254.34 = 446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.72x = 1,254.34 × 446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.72x = 559,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,498.36/835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.48

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