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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.77, 1,280.20 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.77, 1,280.20 and 305.65 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.77 : 1,280.20 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.77/1,280.20 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.77x = 1,280.20 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.77x = 391,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,293.13/853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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