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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.12, 1,279.54 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.12, 1,279.54 and 305.22 is: 457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.12 : 1,279.54 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.12/1,279.54 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.12x = 1,279.54 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.12x = 390,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,541.20/853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.78

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