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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.67, 1,276.50 and 460.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.67, 1,276.50 and 460.67 is: 691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.67 : 1,276.50 = 460.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.67/1,276.50 = 460.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.67x = 1,276.50 × 460.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.67x = 588,045.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,045.26/850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.27

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