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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.12, 1,274.24 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.12, 1,274.24 and 464.64 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.12 : 1,274.24 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.12/1,274.24 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.12x = 1,274.24 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.12x = 592,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,062.87/849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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