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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,283.72 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,283.72 and 307.80 is: 461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,283.72 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,283.72 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,283.72 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 395,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,127.48/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.65

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