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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,272.30 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,272.30 and 300.13 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,272.30 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,272.30 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,272.30 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 381,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,855.40/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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