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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,280.12 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,280.12 and 442.40 is: 663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,280.12 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,280.12 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,280.12 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 566,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,326.08/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.39

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