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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.59, 1,281.60 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.59, 1,281.60 and 334.46 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.59 : 1,281.60 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.59/1,281.60 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.59x = 1,281.60 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.59x = 428,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,643.94/854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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