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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.98, 1,273.38 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.98, 1,273.38 and 414.82 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.98 : 1,273.38 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.98/1,273.38 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.98x = 1,273.38 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.98x = 528,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,223.49/848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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