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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.95, 1,278.22 and 441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.95, 1,278.22 and 441.35 is: 662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.95 : 1,278.22 = 441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.95/1,278.22 = 441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.95x = 1,278.22 × 441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.95x = 564,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,142.40/851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.18

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