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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.49, 1,276.02 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.49, 1,276.02 and 418.95 is: 627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.49 : 1,276.02 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.49/1,276.02 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.49x = 1,276.02 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.49x = 534,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,588.58/851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.83

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