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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,285.56 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,285.56 and 445.46 is: 667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,285.56 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,285.56 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,285.56 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 572,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,659.13/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.95

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