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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.29, 1,279.33 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.29, 1,279.33 and 332.85 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.29 : 1,279.33 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.29/1,279.33 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.29x = 1,279.33 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.29x = 425,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,823.33/853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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