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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.40, 1,284.05 and 466.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.40, 1,284.05 and 466.43 is: 698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.40 : 1,284.05 = 466.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.40/1,284.05 = 466.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.40x = 1,284.05 × 466.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.40x = 598,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,922.07/857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.53

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