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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.76, 1,273.46 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.76, 1,273.46 and 464.28 is: 696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.76 : 1,273.46 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.76/1,273.46 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.76x = 1,273.46 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.76x = 591,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,242.01/848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.60

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