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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.45, 1,276.41 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.45, 1,276.41 and 412.46 is: 618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.45 : 1,276.41 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.45/1,276.41 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.45x = 1,276.41 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.45x = 526,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,461.69/851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.32

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