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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.36, 1,280.24 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.36, 1,280.24 and 305.50 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.36 : 1,280.24 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.36/1,280.24 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.36x = 1,280.24 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.36x = 391,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,113.32/853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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