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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.88, 1,276.74 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.88, 1,276.74 and 466.68 is: 699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.88 : 1,276.74 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.88/1,276.74 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.88x = 1,276.74 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.88x = 595,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,829.02/851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.43

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