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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.07, 1,280.62 and 415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.07, 1,280.62 and 415.18 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.07 : 1,280.62 = 415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.07/1,280.62 = 415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.07x = 1,280.62 × 415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.07x = 531,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,687.81/854.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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