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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,283.50 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,283.50 and 307.56 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,283.50 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,283.50 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,283.50 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 394,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,753.26/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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