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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.02, 1,272.06 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.02, 1,272.06 and 300.28 is: 450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.02 : 1,272.06 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.02/1,272.06 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.02x = 1,272.06 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.02x = 381,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,974.18/848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.43

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