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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.53, 1,281.84 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.53, 1,281.84 and 269.63 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.53 : 1,281.84 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.53/1,281.84 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.53x = 1,281.84 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.53x = 345,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,619.91/854.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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