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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,282.98 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,282.98 and 307.74 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,282.98 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,282.98 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,282.98 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 394,824.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,824.27/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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