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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,281.30 and 442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,281.30 and 442.98 is: 664.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,281.30 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,281.30 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,281.30 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 567,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,590.27/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.83

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