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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,280.15 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,280.15 and 414.19 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,280.15 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,280.15 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,280.15 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 530,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,216.86/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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