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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.15, 1,281.15 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.15, 1,281.15 and 443.28 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.15 : 1,281.15 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.15/1,281.15 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.15x = 1,281.15 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.15x = 567,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,908.17/855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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