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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.80, 1,271.64 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.80, 1,271.64 and 299.88 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.80 : 1,271.64 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.80/1,271.64 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.80x = 1,271.64 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.80x = 381,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,339.40/847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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