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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.58, 1,280.19 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.58, 1,280.19 and 305.90 is: 458.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.58 : 1,280.19 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.58/1,280.19 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.58x = 1,280.19 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.58x = 391,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,610.12/853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.79

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