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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.45, 1,280.49 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.45, 1,280.49 and 488.46 is: 732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.45 : 1,280.49 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.45/1,280.49 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.45x = 1,280.49 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.45x = 625,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,465.70/854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.01

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