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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.18, 1,279.37 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.18, 1,279.37 and 443.72 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.18 : 1,279.37 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.18/1,279.37 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.18x = 1,279.37 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.18x = 567,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,673.44/854.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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