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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.30, 1,282.13 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.30, 1,282.13 and 443.55 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.30 : 1,282.13 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.30/1,282.13 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.30x = 1,282.13 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.30x = 568,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,689.41/854.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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