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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.61, 1,283.42 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.61, 1,283.42 and 307.40 is: 461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.61 : 1,283.42 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.61/1,283.42 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.61x = 1,283.42 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.61x = 394,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,523.31/855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.10

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