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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.30, 1,273.66 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.30, 1,273.66 and 410.92 is: 615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.30 : 1,273.66 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.30/1,273.66 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.30x = 1,273.66 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.30x = 523,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,372.37/850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.51

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