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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.55, 1,280.14 and 305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.55, 1,280.14 and 305.77 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.55 : 1,280.14 = 305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.55/1,280.14 = 305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.55x = 1,280.14 × 305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.55x = 391,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,428.41/853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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