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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.07, 1,279.13 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.07, 1,279.13 and 414.18 is: 621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.07 : 1,279.13 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.07/1,279.13 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.07x = 1,279.13 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.07x = 529,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,787.99/853.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.04

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