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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,272.44 and 300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,272.44 and 300.62 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,272.44 = 300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,272.44 = 300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,272.44 × 300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 382,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,520.91/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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