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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.93, 1,287.05 and 447.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.93, 1,287.05 and 447.41 is: 671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.93 : 1,287.05 = 447.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.93/1,287.05 = 447.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.93x = 1,287.05 × 447.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.93x = 575,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,843.38/857.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.20

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