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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.17, 1,282.91 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.17, 1,282.91 and 307.32 is: 461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.17 : 1,282.91 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.17/1,282.91 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.17x = 1,282.91 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.17x = 394,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,263.90/855.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.04

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