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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.56, 1,280.62 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.56, 1,280.62 and 442.48 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.56 : 1,280.62 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.56/1,280.62 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.56x = 1,280.62 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.56x = 566,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,648.74/853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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