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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.95, 1,281.11 and 444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.95, 1,281.11 and 444.22 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.95 : 1,281.11 = 444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.95/1,281.11 = 444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.95x = 1,281.11 × 444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.95x = 569,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,088.28/854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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