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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.60, 1,254.44 and 446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.60, 1,254.44 and 446.82 is: 669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.60 : 1,254.44 = 446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.60/1,254.44 = 446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.60x = 1,254.44 × 446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.60x = 560,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,508.88/836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.98

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