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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.82, 1,279.49 and 463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.82, 1,279.49 and 463.49 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.82 : 1,279.49 = 463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.82/1,279.49 = 463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.82x = 1,279.49 × 463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.82x = 593,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,030.82/853.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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