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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.21, 1,279.02 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.21, 1,279.02 and 462.64 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.21 : 1,279.02 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.21/1,279.02 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.21x = 1,279.02 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.21x = 591,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,719.25/853.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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