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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,282.30 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,282.30 and 307.06 is: 460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,282.30 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,282.30 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,282.30 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 393,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,739.06/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.50

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