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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,274.49 and 465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,274.49 and 465.90 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,274.49 = 465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,274.49 = 465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,274.49 × 465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 593,784.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,784.89/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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