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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,279.68 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,279.68 and 463.62 is: 694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,279.68 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,279.68 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,279.68 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 593,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,285.24/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.75

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