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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,284.60 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,284.60 and 466.16 is: 699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,284.60 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,284.60 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,284.60 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 598,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,824.46/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.35

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