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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.30, 1,278.96 and 488.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.30, 1,278.96 and 488.35 is: 731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.30 : 1,278.96 = 488.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.30/1,278.96 = 488.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.30x = 1,278.96 × 488.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.30x = 624,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,580.12/853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.96

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