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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.15, 1,280.01 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.15, 1,280.01 and 305.68 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.15 : 1,280.01 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.15/1,280.01 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.15x = 1,280.01 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.15x = 391,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,273.46/853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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