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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.97, 1,271.53 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.97, 1,271.53 and 300.08 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.97 : 1,271.53 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.97/1,271.53 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.97x = 1,271.53 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.97x = 381,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,552.86/847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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