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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.56, 1,272.98 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.56, 1,272.98 and 300.90 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.56 : 1,272.98 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.56/1,272.98 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.56x = 1,272.98 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.56x = 383,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,039.68/848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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