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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.83, 1,283.33 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.83, 1,283.33 and 307.80 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.83 : 1,283.33 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.83/1,283.33 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.83x = 1,283.33 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.83x = 395,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,009.74/855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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