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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.93, 1,273.86 and 458.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.93, 1,273.86 and 458.93 is: 688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.93 : 1,273.86 = 458.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.93/1,273.86 = 458.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.93x = 1,273.86 × 458.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.93x = 584,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,606.20/848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.64

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