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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.43, 1,271.25 and 299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.43, 1,271.25 and 299.51 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.43 : 1,271.25 = 299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.43/1,271.25 = 299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.43x = 1,271.25 × 299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.43x = 380,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,745.73/847.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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