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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.97, 1,284.12 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.97, 1,284.12 and 300.73 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.97 : 1,284.12 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.97/1,284.12 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.97x = 1,284.12 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.97x = 386,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,173.41/855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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