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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.50, 1,283.10 and 307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.50, 1,283.10 and 307.70 is: 461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.50 : 1,283.10 = 307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.50/1,283.10 = 307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.50x = 1,283.10 × 307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.50x = 394,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,809.87/855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.50

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