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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.82, 1,281.22 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.82, 1,281.22 and 443.34 is: 664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.82 : 1,281.22 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.82/1,281.22 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.82x = 1,281.22 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.82x = 568,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,014.97/854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.48

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