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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.16, 1,282.29 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.16, 1,282.29 and 444.13 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.16 : 1,282.29 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.16/1,282.29 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.16x = 1,282.29 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.16x = 569,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,503.46/855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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