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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,283.88 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,283.88 and 445.76 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,283.88 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,283.88 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,283.88 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 572,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,302.35/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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