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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.05, 1,284.93 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.05, 1,284.93 and 445.93 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.05 : 1,284.93 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.05/1,284.93 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.05x = 1,284.93 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.05x = 572,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,985.62/857.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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