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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.58, 1,281.83 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.58, 1,281.83 and 299.25 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.58 : 1,281.83 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.58/1,281.83 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.58x = 1,281.83 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.58x = 383,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,586.13/854.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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