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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,280.48 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,280.48 and 305.83 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,280.48 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,280.48 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,280.48 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 391,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,603.56/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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