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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.21, 1,280.27 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.21, 1,280.27 and 463.50 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.21 : 1,280.27 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.21/1,280.27 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.21x = 1,280.27 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.21x = 593,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,405.15/853.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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