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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,284.02 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,284.02 and 308.07 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,284.02 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,284.02 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,284.02 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 395,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,566.50/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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