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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.43, 1,272.78 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.43, 1,272.78 and 300.60 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.43 : 1,272.78 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.43/1,272.78 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.43x = 1,272.78 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.43x = 382,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,597.67/848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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