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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,275.48 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,275.48 and 405.56 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,275.48 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,275.48 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,275.48 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 517,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,280.48/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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