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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.22, 1,275.34 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.22, 1,275.34 and 460.52 is: 690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.22 : 1,275.34 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.22/1,275.34 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.22x = 1,275.34 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.22x = 587,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,319.58/850.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.79

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