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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.67, 1,280.07 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.67, 1,280.07 and 305.76 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.67 : 1,280.07 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.67/1,280.07 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.67x = 1,280.07 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.67x = 391,394.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,394.20/853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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