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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.49, 1,253.84 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.49, 1,253.84 and 446.25 is: 668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.49 : 1,253.84 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.49/1,253.84 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.49x = 1,253.84 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.49x = 559,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,527.22/836.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.90

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