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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.43, 1,278.79 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.43, 1,278.79 and 441.95 is: 662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.43 : 1,278.79 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.43/1,278.79 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.43x = 1,278.79 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.43x = 565,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,153.74/853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.22

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