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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.40, 1,281.77 and 306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.40, 1,281.77 and 306.57 is: 459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.40 : 1,281.77 = 306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.40/1,281.77 = 306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.40x = 1,281.77 × 306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.40x = 392,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,950.70/854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.91

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