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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.64, 1,281.36 and 443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.64, 1,281.36 and 443.58 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.64 : 1,281.36 = 443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.64/1,281.36 = 443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.64x = 1,281.36 × 443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.64x = 568,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,385.67/854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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