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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.54, 1,272.70 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.54, 1,272.70 and 300.66 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.54 : 1,272.70 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.54/1,272.70 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.54x = 1,272.70 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.54x = 382,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,649.98/848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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