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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.44, 1,287.96 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.44, 1,287.96 and 447.72 is: 670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.44 : 1,287.96 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.44/1,287.96 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.44x = 1,287.96 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.44x = 576,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,645.45/859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.95

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