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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.41, 1,154.23 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.41, 1,154.23 and 463.39 is: 639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.41 : 1,154.23 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.41/1,154.23 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.41x = 1,154.23 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.41x = 534,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,858.50/836.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.47

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