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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,282.50 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,282.50 and 422.38 is: 633.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,282.50 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,282.50 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,282.50 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 541,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,702.35/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.23

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