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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,279.98 and 463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,279.98 and 463.68 is: 694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,279.98 = 463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,279.98 = 463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,279.98 × 463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 593,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,501.13/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.98

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