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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,279 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,279 and 443.46 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,279 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,279 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,279 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 567,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,185.34/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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