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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.51, 1,282.53 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.51, 1,282.53 and 443.93 is: 666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.51 : 1,282.53 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.51/1,282.53 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.51x = 1,282.53 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.51x = 569,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,355.64/854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.29

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