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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,271.30 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,271.30 and 414.63 is: 622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,271.30 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,271.30 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,271.30 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 527,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,117.05/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.01

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