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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.15, 1,284.19 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.15, 1,284.19 and 308.34 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.15 : 1,284.19 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.15/1,284.19 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.15x = 1,284.19 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.15x = 395,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,966.37/856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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