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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.68, 1,284.62 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.68, 1,284.62 and 445.41 is: 667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.68 : 1,284.62 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.68/1,284.62 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.68x = 1,284.62 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.68x = 572,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,180.37/856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.90

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