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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.17, 1,279.15 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.17, 1,279.15 and 436.83 is: 654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.17 : 1,279.15 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.17/1,279.15 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.17x = 1,279.15 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.17x = 558,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,771.09/853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.94

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