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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.30, 1,279.90 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.30, 1,279.90 and 305.34 is: 457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.30 : 1,279.90 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.30/1,279.90 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.30x = 1,279.90 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.30x = 390,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,804.67/853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.99

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