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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.83, 1,280.67 and 305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.83, 1,280.67 and 305.95 is: 458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.83 : 1,280.67 = 305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.83/1,280.67 = 305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.83x = 1,280.67 × 305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.83x = 391,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,820.99/853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.90

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