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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,280.24 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,280.24 and 442.29 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,280.24 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,280.24 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,280.24 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 566,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,237.35/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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