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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.03, 1,284.17 and 308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.03, 1,284.17 and 308.11 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.03 : 1,284.17 = 308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.03/1,284.17 = 308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.03x = 1,284.17 × 308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.03x = 395,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,665.62/856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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