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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,284.60 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,284.60 and 446.80 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,284.60 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,284.60 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,284.60 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 573,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,959.28/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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