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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,278.18 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,278.18 and 467 is: 700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,278.18 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,278.18 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,278.18 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 596,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,910.06/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.76

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