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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.34, 1,280.07 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.34, 1,280.07 and 305.37 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.34 : 1,280.07 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.34/1,280.07 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.34x = 1,280.07 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.34x = 390,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,894.98/853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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