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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,262.73 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,262.73 and 408.30 is: 612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,262.73 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,262.73 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,262.73 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 515,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,572.66/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.33

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