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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.91, 1,281.54 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.91, 1,281.54 and 469.89 is: 704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.91 : 1,281.54 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.91/1,281.54 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.91x = 1,281.54 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.91x = 602,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,182.83/854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.38

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