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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.30, 1,279.77 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.30, 1,279.77 and 305.52 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.30 : 1,279.77 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.30/1,279.77 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.30x = 1,279.77 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.30x = 390,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,995.33/853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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