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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.51, 1,276.23 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.51, 1,276.23 and 460.50 is: 691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.51 : 1,276.23 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.51/1,276.23 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.51x = 1,276.23 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.51x = 587,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,703.92/850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.00

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