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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,280.20 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,280.20 and 268.46 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,280.20 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,280.20 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,280.20 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 343,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,682.49/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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