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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.56, 1,288.50 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.56, 1,288.50 and 447.80 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.56 : 1,288.50 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.56/1,288.50 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.56x = 1,288.50 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.56x = 576,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,990.30/858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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