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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.56, 1,280.26 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.56, 1,280.26 and 305.70 is: 458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.56 : 1,280.26 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.56/1,280.26 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.56x = 1,280.26 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.56x = 391,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,375.48/853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.52

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