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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.43, 1,275.57 and 460.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.43, 1,275.57 and 460.83 is: 690.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.43 : 1,275.57 = 460.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.43/1,275.57 = 460.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.43x = 1,275.57 × 460.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.43x = 587,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,820.92/851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.39

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