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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,280.07 and 305.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,280.07 and 305.43 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,280.07 = 305.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,280.07 = 305.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,280.07 × 305.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 390,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,970.25/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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