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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.63, 1,284.81 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.63, 1,284.81 and 309.07 is: 463.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.63 : 1,284.81 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.63/1,284.81 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.63x = 1,284.81 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.63x = 397,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,096.23/856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.56

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