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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.05, 1,272.11 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.05, 1,272.11 and 300.29 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.05 : 1,272.11 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.05/1,272.11 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.05x = 1,272.11 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.05x = 381,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,994.05/848.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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