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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,276.61 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,276.61 and 406.31 is: 609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,276.61 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,276.61 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,276.61 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 518,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,697.38/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.40

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