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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.88, 1,280.90 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.88, 1,280.90 and 306.18 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.88 : 1,280.90 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.88/1,280.90 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.88x = 1,280.90 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.88x = 392,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,185.96/853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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