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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.96, 1,253.54 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.96, 1,253.54 and 446.27 is: 668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.96 : 1,253.54 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.96/1,253.54 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.96x = 1,253.54 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.96x = 559,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,412.14/836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.39

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