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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.71, 1,284.66 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.71, 1,284.66 and 336.42 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.71 : 1,284.66 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.71/1,284.66 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.71x = 1,284.66 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.71x = 432,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,185.32/856.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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