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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,283.22 and 422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,283.22 and 422.50 is: 633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,283.22 = 422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,283.22 = 422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,283.22 × 422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 542,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,160.45/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.76

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