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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,282.16 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,282.16 and 443.42 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,282.16 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,282.16 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,282.16 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 568,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,535.39/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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