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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.57, 1,280.21 and 483.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.57, 1,280.21 and 483.00 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.57 : 1,280.21 = 483.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.57/1,280.21 = 483.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.57x = 1,280.21 × 483.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.57x = 618,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,334.21/853.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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