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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,279.66 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,279.66 and 414.60 is: 621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,279.66 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,279.66 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,279.66 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 530,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,547.04/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.53

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