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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.84 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.84 and 416 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.84 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.84 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.84 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 529,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,501.44/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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