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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,277.67 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,277.67 and 418.64 is: 628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,277.67 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,277.67 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,277.67 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 534,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,883.77/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.40

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