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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.87, 1,284.08 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.87, 1,284.08 and 308.13 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.87 : 1,284.08 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.87/1,284.08 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.87x = 1,284.08 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.87x = 395,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,662.03/855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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