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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,283.75 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,283.75 and 308.08 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,283.75 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,283.75 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,283.75 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 395,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,489.74/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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