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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,254.78 and 446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,254.78 and 446.35 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,254.78 = 446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,254.78 = 446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,254.78 × 446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 560,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,071.05/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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