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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.62, 1,283.76 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.62, 1,283.76 and 308.25 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.62 : 1,283.76 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.62/1,283.76 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.62x = 1,283.76 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.62x = 395,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,719.02/856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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