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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,273.03 and 458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,273.03 and 458.38 is: 687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,273.03 = 458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,273.03 = 458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,273.03 × 458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 583,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,531.49/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.68

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