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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.27, 1,274.17 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.27, 1,274.17 and 459.96 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.27 : 1,274.17 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.27/1,274.17 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.27x = 1,274.17 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.27x = 586,067.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,067.23/850.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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