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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.99, 1,281.71 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.99, 1,281.71 and 307.04 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.99 : 1,281.71 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.99/1,281.71 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.99x = 1,281.71 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.99x = 393,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,536.24/854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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