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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,271.36 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,271.36 and 415.04 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,271.36 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,271.36 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,271.36 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 527,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,665.25/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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