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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.36, 1,272.74 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.36, 1,272.74 and 300.50 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.36 : 1,272.74 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.36/1,272.74 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.36x = 1,272.74 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.36x = 382,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,450.50/848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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