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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,283.46 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,283.46 and 307.45 is: 461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,283.46 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,283.46 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,283.46 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 394,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,598.24/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.37

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