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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,284.78 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,284.78 and 336.64 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,284.78 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,284.78 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,284.78 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 432,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,508.34/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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