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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.00, 1,272.18 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.00, 1,272.18 and 300.20 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.00 : 1,272.18 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.00/1,272.18 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.00x = 1,272.18 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.00x = 381,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,902.08/848.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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