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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.14, 1,279.74 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.14, 1,279.74 and 297.90 is: 446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.14 : 1,279.74 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.14/1,279.74 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.14x = 1,279.74 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.14x = 381,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,234.55/853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.86

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