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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,282.59 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,282.59 and 307.32 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,282.59 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,282.59 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,282.59 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 394,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,165.56/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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