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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.70, 1,281.48 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.70, 1,281.48 and 438.48 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.70 : 1,281.48 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.70/1,281.48 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.70x = 1,281.48 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.70x = 561,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,906.51/854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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