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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.49, 1,280.94 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.49, 1,280.94 and 463.92 is: 695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.49 : 1,280.94 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.49/1,280.94 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.49x = 1,280.94 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.49x = 594,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,253.68/854.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.45

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