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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.45, 1,280.30 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.45, 1,280.30 and 333.70 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.45 : 1,280.30 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.45/1,280.30 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.45x = 1,280.30 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.45x = 427,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,236.11/853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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