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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,283.36 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,283.36 and 308.14 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,283.36 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,283.36 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,283.36 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 395,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,454.55/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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