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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,280.25 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,280.25 and 305.55 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,280.25 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,280.25 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,280.25 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 391,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,180.39/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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