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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,280.44 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,280.44 and 468.24 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,280.44 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,280.44 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,280.44 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 599,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,553.23/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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