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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,279.79 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,279.79 and 297.87 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,279.79 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,279.79 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,279.79 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 381,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,211.05/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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