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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,282.79 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,282.79 and 444.80 is: 666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,282.79 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,282.79 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,282.79 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 570,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,576.35/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.64

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