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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.22, 1,283.93 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.22, 1,283.93 and 444.64 is: 667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.22 : 1,283.93 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.22/1,283.93 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.22x = 1,283.93 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.22x = 570,889.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,889.35/855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.54

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