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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.45, 1,281.71 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.45, 1,281.71 and 443.32 is: 665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.45 : 1,281.71 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.45/1,281.71 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.45x = 1,281.71 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.45x = 568,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,213.59/854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.00

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