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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.68, 1,282.08 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.68, 1,282.08 and 306.86 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.68 : 1,282.08 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.68/1,282.08 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.68x = 1,282.08 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.68x = 393,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,421.12/854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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