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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.03, 1,285.87 and 446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.03, 1,285.87 and 446.32 is: 668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.03 : 1,285.87 = 446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.03/1,285.87 = 446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.03x = 1,285.87 × 446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.03x = 573,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,909.50/858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.87

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