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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.62, 1,281.89 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.62, 1,281.89 and 306.92 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.62 : 1,281.89 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.62/1,281.89 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.62x = 1,281.89 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.62x = 393,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,441.65/854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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