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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,282.19 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,282.19 and 307.43 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,282.19 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,282.19 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,282.19 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 394,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,182.13/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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