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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.74, 1,282.82 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.74, 1,282.82 and 444 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.74 : 1,282.82 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.74/1,282.82 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.74x = 1,282.82 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.74x = 569,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,572.08/854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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