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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,280.40 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,280.40 and 305.68 is: 458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,280.40 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,280.40 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,280.40 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 391,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,392.67/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.61

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