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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,280.38 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,280.38 and 442.24 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,280.38 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,280.38 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,280.38 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 566,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,235.25/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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