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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.03, 1,279.70 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.03, 1,279.70 and 420.19 is: 630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.03 : 1,279.70 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.03/1,279.70 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.03x = 1,279.70 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.03x = 537,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,713.42/853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.36

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