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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,278.90 and 442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,278.90 and 442.99 is: 663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,278.90 = 442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,278.90 = 442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,278.90 × 442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 566,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,543.86/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.07

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