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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,283 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,283 and 300.10 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,283 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,283 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,283 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 385,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,028.30/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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