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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.51, 1,280.88 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.51, 1,280.88 and 443.76 is: 664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.51 : 1,280.88 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.51/1,280.88 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.51x = 1,280.88 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.51x = 568,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,403.31/855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.40

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