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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.06, 1,275.37 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.06, 1,275.37 and 416.91 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.06 : 1,275.37 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.06/1,275.37 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.06x = 1,275.37 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.06x = 531,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,718.25/850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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