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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.17, 1,275.66 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.17, 1,275.66 and 417.27 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.17 : 1,275.66 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.17/1,275.66 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.17x = 1,275.66 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.17x = 532,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,294.65/850.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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