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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,281.93 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,281.93 and 465.12 is: 697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,281.93 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,281.93 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,281.93 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 596,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,251.28/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.00

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