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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.05, 1,274.01 and 460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.05, 1,274.01 and 460.05 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.05 : 1,274.01 = 460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.05/1,274.01 = 460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.05x = 1,274.01 × 460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.05x = 586,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,108.30/850.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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