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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.99, 1,283.94 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.99, 1,283.94 and 308.52 is: 462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.99 : 1,283.94 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.99/1,283.94 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.99x = 1,283.94 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.99x = 396,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,121.17/855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.76

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