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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,282.89 and 444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,282.89 and 444.53 is: 666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,282.89 = 444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,282.89 = 444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,282.89 × 444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 570,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,283.09/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.94

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