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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.53, 1,284.93 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.53, 1,284.93 and 445.59 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.53 : 1,284.93 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.53/1,284.93 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.53x = 1,284.93 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.53x = 572,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,551.96/856.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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