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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.06, 1,279.72 and 305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.06, 1,279.72 and 305.14 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.06 : 1,279.72 = 305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.06/1,279.72 = 305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.06x = 1,279.72 × 305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.06x = 390,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,493.76/853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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