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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,281.71 and 306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,281.71 and 306.61 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,281.71 = 306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,281.71 = 306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,281.71 × 306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 392,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,985.10/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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