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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.57, 1,276.08 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.57, 1,276.08 and 460.40 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.57 : 1,276.08 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.57/1,276.08 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.57x = 1,276.08 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.57x = 587,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,499.13/850.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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