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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.92, 1,254.62 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.92, 1,254.62 and 446.24 is: 669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.92 : 1,254.62 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.92/1,254.62 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.92x = 1,254.62 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.92x = 559,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,853.12/835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.74

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