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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.25, 1,279.28 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.25, 1,279.28 and 297.81 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.25 : 1,279.28 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.25/1,279.28 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.25x = 1,279.28 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.25x = 380,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,980.89/853.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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