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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.99, 1,288.81 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.99, 1,288.81 and 447.88 is: 671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.99 : 1,288.81 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.99/1,288.81 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.99x = 1,288.81 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.99x = 577,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,232.22/858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.99

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