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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.60, 1,280.60 and 305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.60, 1,280.60 and 305.84 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.60 : 1,280.60 = 305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.60/1,280.60 = 305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.60x = 1,280.60 × 305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.60x = 391,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,658.70/853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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