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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,281.24 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,281.24 and 470.04 is: 704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,281.24 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,281.24 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,281.24 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 602,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,234.05/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.76

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