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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.74, 1,281.04 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.74, 1,281.04 and 458.44 is: 687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.74 : 1,281.04 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.74/1,281.04 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.74x = 1,281.04 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.74x = 587,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,276.79/854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.08

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