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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.58, 1,271.78 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.58, 1,271.78 and 414.50 is: 621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.58 : 1,271.78 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.58/1,271.78 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.58x = 1,271.78 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.58x = 527,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,150.74/847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.95

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