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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.65, 1,280.91 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.65, 1,280.91 and 443.55 is: 664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.65 : 1,280.91 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.65/1,280.91 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.65x = 1,280.91 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.65x = 568,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,147.63/854.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.77

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