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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.03, 1,279 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.03, 1,279 and 442.63 is: 663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.03 : 1,279 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.03/1,279 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.03x = 1,279 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.03x = 566,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,123.77/853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.66

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