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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,282.38 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,282.38 and 470.80 is: 705.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,282.38 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,282.38 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,282.38 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 603,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,744.50/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.90

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