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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.43, 1,281.64 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.43, 1,281.64 and 488.96 is: 733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.43 : 1,281.64 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.43/1,281.64 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.43x = 1,281.64 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.43x = 626,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,670.69/854.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.44

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