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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 451.28 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 451.28 and 84.46 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 451.28 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/451.28 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 451.28 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 38,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.69/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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