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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,282.89 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,282.89 and 307.68 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,282.89 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,282.89 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,282.89 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 394,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,719.60/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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