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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.03, 1,280.50 and 443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.03, 1,280.50 and 443.63 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.03 : 1,280.50 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.03/1,280.50 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.03x = 1,280.50 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.03x = 568,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,068.22/854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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