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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,287.17 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,287.17 and 441.02 is: 661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,287.17 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,287.17 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,287.17 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 567,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,670.38/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.23

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