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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.06, 1,278.90 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.06, 1,278.90 and 442.32 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.06 : 1,278.90 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.06/1,278.90 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.06x = 1,278.90 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.06x = 565,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,683.05/853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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