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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.25, 1,281.92 and 306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.25, 1,281.92 and 306.42 is: 459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.25 : 1,281.92 = 306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.25/1,281.92 = 306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.25x = 1,281.92 × 306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.25x = 392,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,805.93/854.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.83

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