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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.29, 1,284.12 and 308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.29, 1,284.12 and 308.33 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.29 : 1,284.12 = 308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.29/1,284.12 = 308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.29x = 1,284.12 × 308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.29x = 395,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,926.30/856.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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