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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.92, 1,281.30 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.92, 1,281.30 and 444.16 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.92 : 1,281.30 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.92/1,281.30 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.92x = 1,281.30 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.92x = 569,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,102.21/854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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