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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.39, 1,286.77 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.39, 1,286.77 and 446.70 is: 669.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.39 : 1,286.77 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.39/1,286.77 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.39x = 1,286.77 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.39x = 574,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,800.16/858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.63

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