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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.00, 1,272.08 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.00, 1,272.08 and 300.15 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.00 : 1,272.08 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.00/1,272.08 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.00x = 1,272.08 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.00x = 381,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,815.56/848.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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