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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.31, 1,154.10 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.31, 1,154.10 and 463.28 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.31 : 1,154.10 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.31/1,154.10 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.31x = 1,154.10 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.31x = 534,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,671.45/836.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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