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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.27, 1,281.09 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.27, 1,281.09 and 306.32 is: 459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.27 : 1,281.09 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.27/1,281.09 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.27x = 1,281.09 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.27x = 392,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,423.49/854.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.37

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