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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.32, 1,280.36 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.32, 1,280.36 and 442.40 is: 663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.32 : 1,280.36 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.32/1,280.36 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.32x = 1,280.36 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.32x = 566,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,431.26/854.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.02

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