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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.34, 1,275.50 and 440.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.34, 1,275.50 and 440.27 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.34 : 1,275.50 = 440.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.34/1,275.50 = 440.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.34x = 1,275.50 × 440.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.34x = 561,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,555.81/850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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