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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,286.28 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,286.28 and 446.88 is: 669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,286.28 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,286.28 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,286.28 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 574,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,812.81/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.94

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