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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,281.30 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,281.30 and 443.07 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,281.30 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,281.30 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,281.30 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 567,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,705.59/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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