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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.30, 1,280.68 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.30, 1,280.68 and 306.35 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.30 : 1,280.68 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.30/1,280.68 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.30x = 1,280.68 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.30x = 392,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,340.00/854.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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