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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,282.74 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,282.74 and 444.60 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,282.74 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,282.74 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,282.74 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 570,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,306.20/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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