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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.68, 1,273.50 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.68, 1,273.50 and 416.20 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.68 : 1,273.50 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.68/1,273.50 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.68x = 1,273.50 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.68x = 530,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,030.70/848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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