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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.22, 1,280.06 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.22, 1,280.06 and 305.46 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.22 : 1,280.06 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.22/1,280.06 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.22x = 1,280.06 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.22x = 391,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,007.13/853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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