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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,282.74 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,282.74 and 307.36 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,282.74 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,282.74 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,282.74 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 394,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,262.97/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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