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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.16, 1,279.38 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.16, 1,279.38 and 326.26 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.16 : 1,279.38 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.16/1,279.38 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.16x = 1,279.38 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.16x = 417,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,407.49/853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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