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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.26, 1,275.80 and 466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.26, 1,275.80 and 466.06 is: 698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.26 : 1,275.80 = 466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.26/1,275.80 = 466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.26x = 1,275.80 × 466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.26x = 594,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,599.35/851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.49

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