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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.91, 1,284.02 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.91, 1,284.02 and 308.08 is: 462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.91 : 1,284.02 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.91/1,284.02 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.91x = 1,284.02 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.91x = 395,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,572.92/855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.17

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