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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.57, 1,283.45 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.57, 1,283.45 and 307.97 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.57 : 1,283.45 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.57/1,283.45 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.57x = 1,283.45 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.57x = 395,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,264.10/855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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