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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.82, 1,280.80 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.82, 1,280.80 and 306 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.82 : 1,280.80 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.82/1,280.80 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.82x = 1,280.80 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.82x = 391,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,924.80/853.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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