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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.13, 1,280.00 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.13, 1,280.00 and 442.54 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.13 : 1,280.00 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.13/1,280.00 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.13x = 1,280.00 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.13x = 566,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,453.91/853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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