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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.64, 1,280.86 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.64, 1,280.86 and 306.28 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.64 : 1,280.86 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.64/1,280.86 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.64x = 1,280.86 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.64x = 392,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,301.80/853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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