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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.68, 1,284.69 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.68, 1,284.69 and 308.76 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.68 : 1,284.69 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.68/1,284.69 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.68x = 1,284.69 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.68x = 396,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,660.88/856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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