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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.07, 1,283.33 and 444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.07, 1,283.33 and 444.73 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.07 : 1,283.33 = 444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.07/1,283.33 = 444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.07x = 1,283.33 × 444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.07x = 570,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,733.25/856.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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