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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.90, 1,275.29 and 460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.90, 1,275.29 and 460.89 is: 690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.90 : 1,275.29 = 460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.90/1,275.29 = 460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.90x = 1,275.29 × 460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.90x = 587,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,768.41/850.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.76

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