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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,279.71 and 333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,279.71 and 333.53 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,279.71 = 333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,279.71 = 333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,279.71 × 333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 426,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,817.64/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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