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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.29, 1,283.12 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.29, 1,283.12 and 270.46 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.29 : 1,283.12 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.29/1,283.12 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.29x = 1,283.12 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.29x = 347,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,038.27/855.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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