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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.51, 1,273.44 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.51, 1,273.44 and 458.96 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.51 : 1,273.44 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.51/1,273.44 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.51x = 1,273.44 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.51x = 584,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,451.66/848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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