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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,272.73 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,272.73 and 300.68 is: 451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,272.73 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,272.73 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,272.73 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 382,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,686.89/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.03

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