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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.46, 1,274.28 and 416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.46, 1,274.28 and 416.74 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.46 : 1,274.28 = 416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.46/1,274.28 = 416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.46x = 1,274.28 × 416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.46x = 531,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,043.45/849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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