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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.17, 1,282.75 and 307.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.17, 1,282.75 and 307.51 is: 461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.17 : 1,282.75 = 307.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.17/1,282.75 = 307.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.17x = 1,282.75 × 307.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.17x = 394,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,454.48/855.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.26

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