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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.48, 1,154.29 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.48, 1,154.29 and 463.44 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.48 : 1,154.29 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.48/1,154.29 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.48x = 1,154.29 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.48x = 534,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,944.16/836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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