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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,283.65 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,283.65 and 308.22 is: 462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,283.65 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,283.65 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,283.65 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 395,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,646.60/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.19

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