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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.47, 1,281.70 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.47, 1,281.70 and 269.52 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.47 : 1,281.70 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.47/1,281.70 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.47x = 1,281.70 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.47x = 345,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,439.31/854.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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