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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,278.24 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,278.24 and 441.60 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,278.24 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,278.24 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,278.24 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 564,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,470.78/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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