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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,280.44 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,280.44 and 305.69 is: 458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,280.44 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,280.44 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,280.44 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 391,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,411.68/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.62

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