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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,285.64 and 445.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,285.64 and 445.99 is: 669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,285.64 = 445.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,285.64 = 445.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,285.64 × 445.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 573,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,380.48/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.40

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