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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.01, 1,283.94 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.01, 1,283.94 and 308.16 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.01 : 1,283.94 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.01/1,283.94 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.01x = 1,283.94 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.01x = 395,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,658.95/856.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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