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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.42, 1,282.86 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.42, 1,282.86 and 307.47 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.42 : 1,282.86 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.42/1,282.86 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.42x = 1,282.86 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.42x = 394,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,440.96/855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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