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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.87, 1,271.91 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.87, 1,271.91 and 299.94 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.87 : 1,271.91 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.87/1,271.91 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.87x = 1,271.91 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.87x = 381,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,496.69/847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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