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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.92, 1,286.96 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.92, 1,286.96 and 447.53 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.92 : 1,286.96 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.92/1,286.96 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.92x = 1,286.96 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.92x = 575,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,944.54/858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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