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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.49, 1,281.76 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.49, 1,281.76 and 334.47 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.49 : 1,281.76 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.49/1,281.76 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.49x = 1,281.76 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.49x = 428,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,710.27/854.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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