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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,283.39 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,283.39 and 444.49 is: 667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,283.39 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,283.39 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,283.39 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 570,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,452.76/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.15

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