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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.68, 1,282.50 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.68, 1,282.50 and 422.20 is: 633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.68 : 1,282.50 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.68/1,282.50 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.68x = 1,282.50 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.68x = 541,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,471.50/854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.54

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