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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.16, 1,254.64 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.16, 1,254.64 and 466.24 is: 699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.16 : 1,254.64 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.16/1,254.64 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.16x = 1,254.64 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.16x = 584,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,962.28/836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.58

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