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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.84, 1,287.81 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.84, 1,287.81 and 446.97 is: 670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.84 : 1,287.81 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.84/1,287.81 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.84x = 1,287.81 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.84x = 575,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,612.44/858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.22

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