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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.41, 1,280.46 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.41, 1,280.46 and 333.45 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.41 : 1,280.46 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.41/1,280.46 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.41x = 1,280.46 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.41x = 426,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,969.39/853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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