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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.25, 1,280.10 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.25, 1,280.10 and 443.80 is: 664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.25 : 1,280.10 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.25/1,280.10 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.25x = 1,280.10 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.25x = 568,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,108.38/855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.26

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