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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.48, 1,254.75 and 424.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.48, 1,254.75 and 424.46 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.48 : 1,254.75 = 424.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.48/1,254.75 = 424.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.48x = 1,254.75 × 424.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.48x = 532,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,591.19/836.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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