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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.37, 1,281.88 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.37, 1,281.88 and 464.86 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.37 : 1,281.88 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.37/1,281.88 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.37x = 1,281.88 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.37x = 595,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,887.17/855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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