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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,280.32 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,280.32 and 298.44 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,280.32 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,280.32 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,280.32 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 382,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,098.70/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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