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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.35, 1,280.29 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.35, 1,280.29 and 464.02 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.35 : 1,280.29 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.35/1,280.29 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.35x = 1,280.29 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.35x = 594,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,080.61/854.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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