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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.33, 1,274.40 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.33, 1,274.40 and 416.25 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.33 : 1,274.40 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.33/1,274.40 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.33x = 1,274.40 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.33x = 530,469
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,469/849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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