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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,274.52 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,274.52 and 439.48 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,274.52 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,274.52 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,274.52 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 560,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,126.05/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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