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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.07, 1,279.58 and 305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.07, 1,279.58 and 305.21 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.07 : 1,279.58 = 305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.07/1,279.58 = 305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.07x = 1,279.58 × 305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.07x = 390,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,540.61/853.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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