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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.94, 1,281.71 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.94, 1,281.71 and 443.36 is: 665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.94 : 1,281.71 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.94/1,281.71 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.94x = 1,281.71 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.94x = 568,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,259.93/853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.46

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