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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.27, 1,273.30 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.27, 1,273.30 and 416.73 is: 624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.27 : 1,273.30 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.27/1,273.30 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.27x = 1,273.30 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.27x = 530,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,622.31/849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.80

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