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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.36, 1,280.15 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.36, 1,280.15 and 305.47 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.36 : 1,280.15 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.36/1,280.15 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.36x = 1,280.15 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.36x = 391,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,039.49/853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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