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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.25, 1,271.24 and 456.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.25, 1,271.24 and 456.79 is: 685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.25 : 1,271.24 = 456.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.25/1,271.24 = 456.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.25x = 1,271.24 × 456.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.25x = 580,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,689.72/847.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.38

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