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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.03, 1,283.75 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.03, 1,283.75 and 308.07 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.03 : 1,283.75 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.03/1,283.75 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.03x = 1,283.75 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.03x = 395,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,480.11/856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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