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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.78, 1,284.07 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.78, 1,284.07 and 308.01 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.78 : 1,284.07 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.78/1,284.07 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.78x = 1,284.07 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.78x = 395,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,506.40/855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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