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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,278.72 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,278.72 and 468 is: 701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,278.72 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,278.72 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,278.72 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 598,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,440.96/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.01

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