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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.67, 1,283.47 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.67, 1,283.47 and 308.50 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.67 : 1,283.47 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.67/1,283.47 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.67x = 1,283.47 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.67x = 395,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,946.52/856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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