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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.71, 1,281.07 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.71, 1,281.07 and 415.35 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.71 : 1,281.07 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.71/1,281.07 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.71x = 1,281.07 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.71x = 532,092.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,092.42/854.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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