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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.64, 1,280.49 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.64, 1,280.49 and 333.62 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.64 : 1,280.49 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.64/1,280.49 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.64x = 1,280.49 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.64x = 427,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,198.85/853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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