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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.40, 1,283.53 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.40, 1,283.53 and 445.30 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.40 : 1,283.53 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.40/1,283.53 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.40x = 1,283.53 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.40x = 571,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,555.91/856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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