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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.78, 1,280.77 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.78, 1,280.77 and 298.32 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.78 : 1,280.77 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.78/1,280.77 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.78x = 1,280.77 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.78x = 382,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,077.56/853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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