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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,154.39 and 482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,154.39 and 482.45 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,154.39 = 482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,154.39 = 482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,154.39 × 482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 556,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,927.27/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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