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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,279.45 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,279.45 and 333.34 is: 499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,279.45 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,279.45 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,279.45 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 426,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,489.08/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.72

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