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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,279.31 and 463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,279.31 and 463.37 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,279.31 = 463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,279.31 = 463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,279.31 × 463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 592,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,785.16/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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