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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.67, 1,285.59 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.67, 1,285.59 and 446.40 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.67 : 1,285.59 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.67/1,285.59 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.67x = 1,285.59 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.67x = 573,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,887.38/857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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