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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.17, 1,281.26 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.17, 1,281.26 and 306.34 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.17 : 1,281.26 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.17/1,281.26 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.17x = 1,281.26 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.17x = 392,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,498.75/854.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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