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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 451.11 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 451.11 and 84.32 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 451.11 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/451.11 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 451.11 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 38,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035.34/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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