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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.44, 1,272.30 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.44, 1,272.30 and 300.76 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.44 : 1,272.30 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.44/1,272.30 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.44x = 1,272.30 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.44x = 382,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,656.95/848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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