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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.95, 1,288.17 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.95, 1,288.17 and 447.87 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.95 : 1,288.17 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.95/1,288.17 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.95x = 1,288.17 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.95x = 576,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,930.46/858.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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