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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.21, 1,282.13 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.21, 1,282.13 and 443.64 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.21 : 1,282.13 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.21/1,282.13 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.21x = 1,282.13 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.21x = 568,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,808.41/854.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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