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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.15, 1,271.42 and 457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.15, 1,271.42 and 457.56 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.15 : 1,271.42 = 457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.15/1,271.42 = 457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.15x = 1,271.42 × 457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.15x = 581,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,753.44/848.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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