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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,154.35 and 463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,154.35 and 463.49 is: 639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,154.35 = 463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,154.35 = 463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,154.35 × 463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 535,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,028.82/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.60

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