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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.79, 1,281.87 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.79, 1,281.87 and 306.83 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.79 : 1,281.87 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.79/1,281.87 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.79x = 1,281.87 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.79x = 393,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,309.76/854.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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