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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.15, 1,281.81 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.15, 1,281.81 and 307.18 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.15 : 1,281.81 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.15/1,281.81 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.15x = 1,281.81 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.15x = 393,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,746.40/855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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