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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,272.09 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,272.09 and 300.12 is: 450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,272.09 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,272.09 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,272.09 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 381,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,779.65/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.17

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