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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.46, 1,279.53 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.46, 1,279.53 and 440.93 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.46 : 1,279.53 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.46/1,279.53 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.46x = 1,279.53 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.46x = 564,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,176.77/851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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