Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,273.68 and 464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,273.68 and 464 is: 696.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848.80 : 1,273.68 = 464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848.80/1,273.68 = 464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848.80x = 1,273.68 × 464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848.80x = 590,987.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,987.52/848.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696.26
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