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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.67, 1,273.05 and 300.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.67, 1,273.05 and 300.91 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.67 : 1,273.05 = 300.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.67/1,273.05 = 300.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.67x = 1,273.05 × 300.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.67x = 383,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,073.48/848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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