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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,271.79 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,271.79 and 300.42 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,271.79 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,271.79 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,271.79 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 382,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,071.15/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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