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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.93, 1,280.94 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.93, 1,280.94 and 306.10 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.93 : 1,280.94 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.93/1,280.94 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.93x = 1,280.94 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.93x = 392,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,095.73/853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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