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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.51, 1,281.89 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.51, 1,281.89 and 299.37 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.51 : 1,281.89 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.51/1,281.89 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.51x = 1,281.89 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.51x = 383,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,755.35/854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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