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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.20, 1,276 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.20, 1,276 and 466.08 is: 698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.20 : 1,276 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.20/1,276 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.20x = 1,276 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.20x = 594,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,718.08/851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.68

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