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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.45, 1,282.28 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.45, 1,282.28 and 465.24 is: 698.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.45 : 1,282.28 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.45/1,282.28 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.45x = 1,282.28 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.45x = 596,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,565.62/854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.19

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