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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.37, 1,273.05 and 458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.37, 1,273.05 and 458.38 is: 687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.37 : 1,273.05 = 458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.37/1,273.05 = 458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.37x = 1,273.05 × 458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.37x = 583,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,535.09/848.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.83

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