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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.91, 1,281.17 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.91, 1,281.17 and 298.70 is: 448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.91 : 1,281.17 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.91/1,281.17 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.91x = 1,281.17 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.91x = 382,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,677.58/853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.15

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