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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,278.44 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,278.44 and 442.08 is: 662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,278.44 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,278.44 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,278.44 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 565,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,172.76/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.56

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