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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.88, 1,273.74 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.88, 1,273.74 and 465.40 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.88 : 1,273.74 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.88/1,273.74 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.88x = 1,273.74 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.88x = 592,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,798.60/849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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