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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.52, 1,283.66 and 466.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.52, 1,283.66 and 466.69 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.52 : 1,283.66 = 466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.52/1,283.66 = 466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.52x = 1,283.66 × 466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.52x = 599,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,062.53/856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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