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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.34, 1,282.89 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.34, 1,282.89 and 444.86 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.34 : 1,282.89 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.34/1,282.89 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.34x = 1,282.89 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.34x = 570,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,706.45/856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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