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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.23, 1,280.26 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.23, 1,280.26 and 415.58 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.23 : 1,280.26 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.23/1,280.26 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.23x = 1,280.26 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.23x = 532,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,050.45/854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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