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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,281.74 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,281.74 and 334.64 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,281.74 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,281.74 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,281.74 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 428,921.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,921.47/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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