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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,283.41 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,283.41 and 307.59 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,283.41 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,283.41 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,283.41 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 394,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,764.08/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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