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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.22, 1,279.85 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.22, 1,279.85 and 305.30 is: 457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.22 : 1,279.85 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.22/1,279.85 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.22x = 1,279.85 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.22x = 390,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,739.88/853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.96

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