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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,280.66 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,280.66 and 442.42 is: 664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,280.66 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,280.66 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,280.66 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 566,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,589.60/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.22

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