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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,271.95 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,271.95 and 414.54 is: 622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,271.95 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,271.95 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,271.95 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 527,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,274.15/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.06

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