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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.84, 1,285.56 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.84, 1,285.56 and 446.16 is: 668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.84 : 1,285.56 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.84/1,285.56 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.84x = 1,285.56 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.84x = 573,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,565.45/857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.62

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