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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.18, 1,281.59 and 443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.18, 1,281.59 and 443.06 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.18 : 1,281.59 = 443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.18/1,281.59 = 443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.18x = 1,281.59 × 443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.18x = 567,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,819.11/854.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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