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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.91, 1,283.56 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.91, 1,283.56 and 307.94 is: 461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.91 : 1,283.56 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.91/1,283.56 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.91x = 1,283.56 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.91x = 395,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,261.91/855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.80

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