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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,281.60 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,281.60 and 443.88 is: 665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,281.60 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,281.60 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,281.60 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 568,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,876.61/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.91

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