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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.45, 1,154.22 and 463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.45, 1,154.22 and 463.43 is: 639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.45 : 1,154.22 = 463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.45/1,154.22 = 463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.45x = 1,154.22 × 463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.45x = 534,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,894.40/836.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.49

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