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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.41, 1,273.19 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.41, 1,273.19 and 300.60 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.41 : 1,273.19 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.41/1,273.19 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.41x = 1,273.19 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.41x = 382,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,720.91/848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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