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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.83, 1,280.87 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.83, 1,280.87 and 306.06 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.83 : 1,280.87 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.83/1,280.87 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.83x = 1,280.87 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.83x = 392,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,021.54/853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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