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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,277.61 and 413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,277.61 and 413.05 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,277.61 = 413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,277.61 = 413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,277.61 × 413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 527,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,716.81/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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