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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.82, 1,283.98 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.82, 1,283.98 and 466.50 is: 699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.82 : 1,283.98 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.82/1,283.98 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.82x = 1,283.98 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.82x = 598,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,976.67/856.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.07

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