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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,280.80 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,280.80 and 442.80 is: 664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,280.80 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,280.80 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,280.80 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 567,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,138.24/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.28

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