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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.70, 1,283.69 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.70, 1,283.69 and 307.94 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.70 : 1,283.69 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.70/1,283.69 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.70x = 1,283.69 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.70x = 395,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,293.85/855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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