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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.86, 1,272.07 and 458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.86, 1,272.07 and 458.23 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.86 : 1,272.07 = 458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.86/1,272.07 = 458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.86x = 1,272.07 × 458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.86x = 582,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,900.64/848.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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