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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.39, 1,280.84 and 442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.39, 1,280.84 and 442.81 is: 664.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.39 : 1,280.84 = 442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.39/1,280.84 = 442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.39x = 1,280.84 × 442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.39x = 567,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,168.76/853.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.61

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