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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,282.86 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,282.86 and 328.30 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,282.86 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,282.86 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,282.86 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 421,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,162.94/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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