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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.44, 1,254.66 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.44, 1,254.66 and 403.66 is: 605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.44 : 1,254.66 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.44/1,254.66 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.44x = 1,254.66 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.44x = 506,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,456.06/836.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.49

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