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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,274.31 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,274.31 and 416.46 is: 624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,274.31 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,274.31 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,274.31 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 530,699.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,699.14/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.16

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