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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.72, 1,279.96 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.72, 1,279.96 and 305.48 is: 458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.72 : 1,279.96 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.72/1,279.96 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.72x = 1,279.96 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.72x = 391,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,002.18/853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.00

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