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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.50, 1,283.47 and 446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.50, 1,283.47 and 446.05 is: 667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.50 : 1,283.47 = 446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.50/1,283.47 = 446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.50x = 1,283.47 × 446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.50x = 572,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,491.79/857.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.63

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