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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,284.09 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,284.09 and 308.32 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,284.09 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,284.09 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,284.09 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 395,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,910.63/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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