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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,279.35 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,279.35 and 333.06 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,279.35 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,279.35 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,279.35 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 426,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,100.31/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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