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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.29, 1,264.94 and 460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.29, 1,264.94 and 460.97 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.29 : 1,264.94 = 460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.29/1,264.94 = 460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.29x = 1,264.94 × 460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.29x = 583,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,099.39/843.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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