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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.64, 1,285.38 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.64, 1,285.38 and 309.26 is: 464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.64 : 1,285.38 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.64/1,285.38 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.64x = 1,285.38 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.64x = 397,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,516.62/856.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.04

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