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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 451.18 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 451.18 and 84.35 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 451.18 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/451.18 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 451.18 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 38,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057.03/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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