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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.45, 1,154.33 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.45, 1,154.33 and 463.50 is: 639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.45 : 1,154.33 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.45/1,154.33 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.45x = 1,154.33 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.45x = 535,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,031.96/836.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.65

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