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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,279.05 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,279.05 and 414.57 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,279.05 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,279.05 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,279.05 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 530,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,255.76/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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