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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.33, 1,280.01 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.33, 1,280.01 and 420.52 is: 630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.33 : 1,280.01 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.33/1,280.01 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.33x = 1,280.01 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.33x = 538,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,269.81/853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.79

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