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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.46, 1,253.88 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.46, 1,253.88 and 446.04 is: 668.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.46 : 1,253.88 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.46/1,253.88 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.46x = 1,253.88 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.46x = 559,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,280.64/836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.63

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