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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.45, 1,284.61 and 336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.45, 1,284.61 and 336.35 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.45 : 1,284.61 = 336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.45/1,284.61 = 336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.45x = 1,284.61 × 336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.45x = 432,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,078.57/856.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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