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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.65, 1,287.99 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.65, 1,287.99 and 447.53 is: 671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.65 : 1,287.99 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.65/1,287.99 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.65x = 1,287.99 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.65x = 576,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,407.72/858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.30

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