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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.68, 1,285.08 and 446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.68, 1,285.08 and 446.24 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.68 : 1,285.08 = 446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.68/1,285.08 = 446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.68x = 1,285.08 × 446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.68x = 573,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,454.10/857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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