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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.95, 1,283.58 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.95, 1,283.58 and 300.49 is: 450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.95 : 1,283.58 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.95/1,283.58 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.95x = 1,283.58 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.95x = 385,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,699.75/855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.61

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