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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.23, 1,279.55 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.23, 1,279.55 and 333.19 is: 499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.23 : 1,279.55 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.23/1,279.55 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.23x = 1,279.55 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.23x = 426,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,333.26/853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.67

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