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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.43, 1,282.37 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.43, 1,282.37 and 422.07 is: 633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.43 : 1,282.37 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.43/1,282.37 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.43x = 1,282.37 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.43x = 541,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,247.80/854.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.46

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