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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.92, 1,280.50 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.92, 1,280.50 and 444.46 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.92 : 1,280.50 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.92/1,280.50 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.92x = 1,280.50 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.92x = 569,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,131.03/854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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