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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.51, 1,154.48 and 463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.51, 1,154.48 and 463.52 is: 639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.51 : 1,154.48 = 463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.51/1,154.48 = 463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.51x = 1,154.48 × 463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.51x = 535,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,122.25/836.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.71

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