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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.83, 1,275.15 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.83, 1,275.15 and 416.75 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.83 : 1,275.15 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.83/1,275.15 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.83x = 1,275.15 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.83x = 531,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,418.76/849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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