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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.24, 1,281.08 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.24, 1,281.08 and 443.09 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.24 : 1,281.08 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.24/1,281.08 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.24x = 1,281.08 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.24x = 567,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,638.05/854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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