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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.64, 1,255.19 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.64, 1,255.19 and 446.63 is: 670.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.64 : 1,255.19 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.64/1,255.19 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.64x = 1,255.19 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.64x = 560,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,597.00/836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.06

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