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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.47, 1,280.18 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.47, 1,280.18 and 276.35 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.47 : 1,280.18 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.47/1,280.18 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.47x = 1,280.18 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.47x = 353,769.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,769.96/853.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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