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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.24, 1,281.44 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.24, 1,281.44 and 306.48 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.24 : 1,281.44 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.24/1,281.44 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.24x = 1,281.44 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.24x = 392,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,735.73/854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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