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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.15, 1,282.65 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.15, 1,282.65 and 444.28 is: 665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.15 : 1,282.65 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.15/1,282.65 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.15x = 1,282.65 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.15x = 569,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,855.74/856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.60

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