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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,279.80 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,279.80 and 305.57 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,279.80 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,279.80 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,279.80 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 391,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,071.69/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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