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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.31, 1,276.97 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.31, 1,276.97 and 418.23 is: 627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.31 : 1,276.97 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.31/1,276.97 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.31x = 1,276.97 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.31x = 534,065.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,065.07/851.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.35

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