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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.63, 1,154.61 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.63, 1,154.61 and 463.73 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.63 : 1,154.61 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.63/1,154.61 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.63x = 1,154.61 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.63x = 535,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,427.30/836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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