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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,279.89 and 442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,279.89 and 442.53 is: 663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,279.89 = 442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,279.89 = 442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,279.89 × 442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 566,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,389.72/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.94

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