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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.97, 1,284.98 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.97, 1,284.98 and 301.45 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.97 : 1,284.98 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.97/1,284.98 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.97x = 1,284.98 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.97x = 387,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,359.85/856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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