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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.13, 1,270.35 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.13, 1,270.35 and 414.39 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.13 : 1,270.35 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.13/1,270.35 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.13x = 1,270.35 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.13x = 526,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,420.34/848.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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