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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,284.36 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,284.36 and 445.86 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,284.36 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,284.36 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,284.36 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 572,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,644.75/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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