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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.32, 1,272.44 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.32, 1,272.44 and 415.04 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.32 : 1,272.44 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.32/1,272.44 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.32x = 1,272.44 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.32x = 528,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,113.50/848.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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