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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.32, 1,284.73 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.32, 1,284.73 and 466.99 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.32 : 1,284.73 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.32/1,284.73 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.32x = 1,284.73 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.32x = 599,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,956.06/857.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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