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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.23, 1,272.30 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.23, 1,272.30 and 300.40 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.23 : 1,272.30 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.23/1,272.30 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.23x = 1,272.30 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.23x = 382,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,198.92/848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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