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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,276.10 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,276.10 and 465.68 is: 698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,276.10 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,276.10 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,276.10 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 594,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,254.25/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.99

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