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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,282.37 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,282.37 and 307.26 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,282.37 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,282.37 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,282.37 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 394,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,019.47/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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