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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.91, 1,280.85 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.91, 1,280.85 and 306.45 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.91 : 1,280.85 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.91/1,280.85 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.91x = 1,280.85 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.91x = 392,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,515.33/853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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