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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.61, 1,282.12 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.61, 1,282.12 and 277.49 is: 416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.61 : 1,282.12 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.61/1,282.12 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.61x = 1,282.12 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.61x = 355,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,769.07/854.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.29

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