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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.32, 1,278.48 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.32, 1,278.48 and 482.64 is: 723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.32 : 1,278.48 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.32/1,278.48 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.32x = 1,278.48 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.32x = 617,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,045.59/853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.11

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