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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.24, 1,278.60 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.24, 1,278.60 and 442.82 is: 662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.24 : 1,278.60 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.24/1,278.60 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.24x = 1,278.60 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.24x = 566,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,189.65/854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.80

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