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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.49, 1,264.86 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.49, 1,264.86 and 410.73 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.49 : 1,264.86 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.49/1,264.86 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.49x = 1,264.86 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.49x = 519,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,515.95/844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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