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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.62, 1,281.44 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.62, 1,281.44 and 269.35 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.62 : 1,281.44 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.62/1,281.44 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.62x = 1,281.44 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.62x = 345,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,153.33/854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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