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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.30, 1,279.95 and 470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.30, 1,279.95 and 470.98 is: 706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.30 : 1,279.95 = 470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.30/1,279.95 = 470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.30x = 1,279.95 × 470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.30x = 602,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,830.85/853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.47

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