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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,283.61 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,283.61 and 307.73 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,283.61 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,283.61 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,283.61 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 394,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,998.89/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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