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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,280.28 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,280.28 and 468.56 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,280.28 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,280.28 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,280.28 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 599,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,888.00/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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