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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.62, 1,276.25 and 439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.62, 1,276.25 and 439.49 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.62 : 1,276.25 = 439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.62/1,276.25 = 439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.62x = 1,276.25 × 439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.62x = 560,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,900.11/850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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