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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.51, 1,271.73 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.51, 1,271.73 and 457.50 is: 686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.51 : 1,271.73 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.51/1,271.73 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.51x = 1,271.73 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.51x = 581,816.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,816.48/847.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.50

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