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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.41, 1,277.48 and 461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.41, 1,277.48 and 461.68 is: 692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.41 : 1,277.48 = 461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.41/1,277.48 = 461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.41x = 1,277.48 × 461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.41x = 589,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,786.97/851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.72

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