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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.87, 1,281.45 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.87, 1,281.45 and 334.16 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.87 : 1,281.45 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.87/1,281.45 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.87x = 1,281.45 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.87x = 428,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,209.33/854.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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