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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.94, 1,271.97 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.94, 1,271.97 and 300.17 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.94 : 1,271.97 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.94/1,271.97 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.94x = 1,271.97 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.94x = 381,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,810.41/847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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