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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.63, 1,280.61 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.63, 1,280.61 and 333.61 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.63 : 1,280.61 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.63/1,280.61 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.63x = 1,280.61 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.63x = 427,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,224.30/853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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