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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,279.07 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,279.07 and 304.90 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,279.07 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,279.07 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,279.07 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 389,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,988.44/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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