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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,275.53 and 460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,275.53 and 460.03 is: 690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,275.53 = 460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,275.53 = 460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,275.53 × 460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 586,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,782.07/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.30

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