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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.49, 1,283.52 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.49, 1,283.52 and 307.83 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.49 : 1,283.52 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.49/1,283.52 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.49x = 1,283.52 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.49x = 395,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,105.96/855.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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