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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,284.12 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,284.12 and 308.13 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,284.12 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,284.12 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,284.12 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 395,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,675.90/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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