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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.46, 1,284.44 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.46, 1,284.44 and 308.54 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.46 : 1,284.44 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.46/1,284.44 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.46x = 1,284.44 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.46x = 396,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,293.15/856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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