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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.92, 1,283.85 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.92, 1,283.85 and 308.76 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.92 : 1,283.85 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.92/1,283.85 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.92x = 1,283.85 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.92x = 396,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,401.53/856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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