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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,275.74 and 460.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,275.74 and 460.99 is: 690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,275.74 = 460.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,275.74 = 460.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,275.74 × 460.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 588,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,103.38/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.81

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