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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.13, 1,272.18 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.13, 1,272.18 and 300.35 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.13 : 1,272.18 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.13/1,272.18 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.13x = 1,272.18 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.13x = 382,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,099.26/848.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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