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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.60, 1,273.28 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.60, 1,273.28 and 464 is: 695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.60 : 1,273.28 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.60/1,273.28 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.60x = 1,273.28 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.60x = 590,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,801.92/849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.39

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