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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.73, 1,281.39 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.73, 1,281.39 and 334.63 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.73 : 1,281.39 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.73/1,281.39 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.73x = 1,281.39 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.73x = 428,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,789.86/854.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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