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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.10, 1,272.28 and 300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.10, 1,272.28 and 300.36 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.10 : 1,272.28 = 300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.10/1,272.28 = 300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.10x = 1,272.28 × 300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.10x = 382,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,142.02/848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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