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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,279.44 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,279.44 and 414.14 is: 621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,279.44 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,279.44 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,279.44 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 529,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,867.28/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.17

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