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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.33, 1,280.40 and 420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.33, 1,280.40 and 420.25 is: 630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.33 : 1,280.40 = 420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.33/1,280.40 = 420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.33x = 1,280.40 × 420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.33x = 538,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,088.10/853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.57

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