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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.92, 1,281.48 and 443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.92, 1,281.48 and 443.66 is: 665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.92 : 1,281.48 = 443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.92/1,281.48 = 443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.92x = 1,281.48 × 443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.92x = 568,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,541.42/854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.02

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