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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.75, 1,281.53 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.75, 1,281.53 and 299.31 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.75 : 1,281.53 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.75/1,281.53 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.75x = 1,281.53 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.75x = 383,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,573.25/854.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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