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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.98, 1,272.12 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.98, 1,272.12 and 300.06 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.98 : 1,272.12 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.98/1,272.12 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.98x = 1,272.12 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.98x = 381,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,712.33/847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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