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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.45, 1,272.77 and 300.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.45, 1,272.77 and 300.67 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.45 : 1,272.77 = 300.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.45/1,272.77 = 300.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.45x = 1,272.77 × 300.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.45x = 382,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,683.76/848.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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