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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.55, 1,285.07 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.55, 1,285.07 and 447.12 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.55 : 1,285.07 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.55/1,285.07 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.55x = 1,285.07 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.55x = 574,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,578.26/858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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