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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.55, 1,288.25 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.55, 1,288.25 and 447.88 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.55 : 1,288.25 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.55/1,288.25 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.55x = 1,288.25 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.55x = 576,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,972.73/858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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