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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.27, 1,276.92 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.27, 1,276.92 and 406.44 is: 609.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.27 : 1,276.92 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.27/1,276.92 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.27x = 1,276.92 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.27x = 518,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,991.36/851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.67

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