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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.36, 1,273.14 and 300.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.36, 1,273.14 and 300.54 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.36 : 1,273.14 = 300.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.36/1,273.14 = 300.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.36x = 1,273.14 × 300.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.36x = 382,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,629.50/848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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