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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.32, 1,283.52 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.32, 1,283.52 and 445.48 is: 666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.32 : 1,283.52 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.32/1,283.52 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.32x = 1,283.52 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.32x = 571,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,782.49/857.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.94

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