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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.91, 1,274.50 and 440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.91, 1,274.50 and 440.45 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.91 : 1,274.50 = 440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.91/1,274.50 = 440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.91x = 1,274.50 × 440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.91x = 561,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,353.53/850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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