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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.45, 1,280.91 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.45, 1,280.91 and 415.46 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.45 : 1,280.91 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.45/1,280.91 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.45x = 1,280.91 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.45x = 532,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,160.46/854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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