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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,280.46 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,280.46 and 276.50 is: 414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,280.46 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,280.46 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,280.46 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 354,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,047.19/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.76

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