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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.62, 1,280.49 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.62, 1,280.49 and 276.51 is: 414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.62 : 1,280.49 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.62/1,280.49 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.62x = 1,280.49 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.62x = 354,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,068.29/853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.78

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