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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.56, 1,281.50 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.56, 1,281.50 and 334.48 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.56 : 1,281.50 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.56/1,281.50 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.56x = 1,281.50 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.56x = 428,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,636.12/854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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