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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.01, 1,285.18 and 418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.01, 1,285.18 and 418.45 is: 627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.01 : 1,285.18 = 418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.01/1,285.18 = 418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.01x = 1,285.18 × 418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.01x = 537,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,783.57/857.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.51

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