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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.01, 1,282.53 and 307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.01, 1,282.53 and 307.21 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.01 : 1,282.53 = 307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.01/1,282.53 = 307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.01x = 1,282.53 × 307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.01x = 393,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,999.04/855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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