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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,281.74 and 464.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,281.74 and 464.99 is: 696.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,281.74 = 464.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,281.74 = 464.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,281.74 × 464.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 595,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,996.28/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.81

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