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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.59, 1,273.32 and 459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.59, 1,273.32 and 459.58 is: 688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.59 : 1,273.32 = 459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.59/1,273.32 = 459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.59x = 1,273.32 × 459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.59x = 585,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,186.04/849.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.79

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