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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.29, 1,279.89 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.29, 1,279.89 and 305.46 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.29 : 1,279.89 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.29/1,279.89 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.29x = 1,279.89 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.29x = 390,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,955.20/853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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