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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,275.41 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,275.41 and 460.62 is: 690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,275.41 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,275.41 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,275.41 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 587,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,480.51/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.94

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