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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.10, 1,280.45 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.10, 1,280.45 and 442.52 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.10 : 1,280.45 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.10/1,280.45 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.10x = 1,280.45 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.10x = 566,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,624.73/853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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