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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,283.18 and 465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,283.18 and 465.17 is: 697.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,283.18 = 465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,283.18 = 465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,283.18 × 465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 596,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,888.10/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.97

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