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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.95, 1,284.65 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.95, 1,284.65 and 309 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.95 : 1,284.65 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.95/1,284.65 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.95x = 1,284.65 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.95x = 396,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,955.31/856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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