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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,283.40 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,283.40 and 445.29 is: 667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,283.40 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,283.40 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,283.40 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 571,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,485.19/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.65

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