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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.89, 1,251.99 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.89, 1,251.99 and 470.46 is: 704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.89 : 1,251.99 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.89/1,251.99 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.89x = 1,251.99 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.89x = 589,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,011.22/835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.65

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