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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.25, 1,283.10 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.25, 1,283.10 and 445.80 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.25 : 1,283.10 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.25/1,283.10 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.25x = 1,283.10 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.25x = 572,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,005.98/857.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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