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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.57, 1,281.95 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.57, 1,281.95 and 306.97 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.57 : 1,281.95 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.57/1,281.95 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.57x = 1,281.95 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.57x = 393,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,515.45/854.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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