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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.82, 1,278.34 and 441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.82, 1,278.34 and 441.30 is: 662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.82 : 1,278.34 = 441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.82/1,278.34 = 441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.82x = 1,278.34 × 441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.82x = 564,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,131.44/851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.27

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