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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,280.10 and 420.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,280.10 and 420.36 is: 630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,280.10 = 420.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,280.10 = 420.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,280.10 × 420.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 538,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,102.84/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.78

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