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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.65, 1,154.63 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.65, 1,154.63 and 463.71 is: 639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.65 : 1,154.63 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.65/1,154.63 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.65x = 1,154.63 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.65x = 535,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,413.48/836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.95

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