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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.65, 1,282.08 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.65, 1,282.08 and 334.66 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.65 : 1,282.08 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.65/1,282.08 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.65x = 1,282.08 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.65x = 429,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,060.89/854.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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