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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,272.96 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,272.96 and 300.72 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,272.96 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,272.96 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,272.96 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 382,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,804.53/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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