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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.40, 1,272.44 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.40, 1,272.44 and 300.56 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.40 : 1,272.44 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.40/1,272.44 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.40x = 1,272.44 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.40x = 382,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,444.57/848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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