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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.38, 1,273.77 and 459.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.38, 1,273.77 and 459.67 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.38 : 1,273.77 = 459.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.38/1,273.77 = 459.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.38x = 1,273.77 × 459.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.38x = 585,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,511.56/849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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