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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,288.51 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,288.51 and 447.42 is: 671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,288.51 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,288.51 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,288.51 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 576,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,508.86/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.88

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