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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.85, 1,272.61 and 464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.85, 1,272.61 and 464.29 is: 695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.85 : 1,272.61 = 464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.85/1,272.61 = 464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.85x = 1,272.61 × 464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.85x = 590,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,860.10/849.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.25

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