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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.06, 1,280.84 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.06, 1,280.84 and 306.14 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.06 : 1,280.84 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.06/1,280.84 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.06x = 1,280.84 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.06x = 392,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,108.42/854.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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