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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.81, 1,283.71 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.81, 1,283.71 and 308.03 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.81 : 1,283.71 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.81/1,283.71 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.81x = 1,283.71 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.81x = 395,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,423.63/855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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