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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,279.82 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,279.82 and 305.64 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,279.82 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,279.82 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,279.82 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 391,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,164.18/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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