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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.53, 1,283.63 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.53, 1,283.63 and 444.81 is: 666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.53 : 1,283.63 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.53/1,283.63 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.53x = 1,283.63 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.53x = 570,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,971.46/856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.61

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