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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.52, 1,284.62 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.52, 1,284.62 and 308.63 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.52 : 1,284.62 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.52/1,284.62 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.52x = 1,284.62 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.52x = 396,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,476.25/856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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