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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.81, 1,281.44 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.81, 1,281.44 and 443.10 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.81 : 1,281.44 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.81/1,281.44 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.81x = 1,281.44 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.81x = 567,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,803.85/854.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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