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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.87, 1,281.30 and 463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.87, 1,281.30 and 463.87 is: 696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.87 : 1,281.30 = 463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.87/1,281.30 = 463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.87x = 1,281.30 × 463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.87x = 594,356.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,356.63/853.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.07

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