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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,283.01 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,283.01 and 335.30 is: 502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,283.01 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,283.01 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,283.01 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 430,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,185.58/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.87

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