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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.71, 1,281.82 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.71, 1,281.82 and 306.78 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.71 : 1,281.82 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.71/1,281.82 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.71x = 1,281.82 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.71x = 393,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,236.74/854.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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