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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,276.43 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,276.43 and 460.44 is: 690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,276.43 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,276.43 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,276.43 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 587,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,719.43/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.95

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