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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.53, 1,154.44 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.53, 1,154.44 and 458.44 is: 632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.53 : 1,154.44 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.53/1,154.44 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.53x = 1,154.44 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.53x = 529,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,244.36/836.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.66

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