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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.90, 1,271.89 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.90, 1,271.89 and 300.16 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.90 : 1,271.89 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.90/1,271.89 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.90x = 1,271.89 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.90x = 381,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,763.62/847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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